Halal Chicken and Rice with Tzatziki Sauce
In case you didn’t know, I took my virgin voyage to New York City. Holy WOW! Was it amazing you ask? YES YES YES!!! I can’t wait to go back 
It was so much more than I expected.
“The Ball” It really did drop—no special effects.
From the top of the “Red Bus” we had all to ourselves….I think I scared everyone off. I’m handy to take on a trip!
The view from the bar on the 15th floor of the Hudson Hotel where we stayed.
That is one BIG GIRL!!! I really had no idea she was so large.
All of these amazing sights stole my breath. I really can not wait to go back, and the other reason why?? FOOD!!! I love FOOD, I love NYC FOOD, I love STREET MEAT!!! SO WRONG, but so GOOD! The hot dogs–YUM! The Halal Carts? DOUBLE YUM or YUM YUM!!!
It was so good I had to make an attempt. So, after some investigating into herbs and seasonings, this is what I came up with. I must say it turned out pretty darn close—and for now a lot cheaper than a trip back to NYC. We must pay off the first one. 
Halal Chicken and Rice
Serves 2 to 4 depending on how hungry you are!!
2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
1 1/2 Tbs Fresh Ginger finely chopped
1 ½ C Tomato Juice
1 Med White Onion Sliced
3 Cloves of Garlic minced
3 Tbs Ground Cumin
3 Tbls Ground Curry
1 Tbs Sweet Paprika
Tabasco to taste
2 Tbs Olive Oil
Basmati Rice
In a large pot on med high heat the olive oil, when hot add onions, sauté for 5 minutes or until tender. Lower heat to medium, add the minced ginger and garlic, sauté another 5 minutes. Add cumin, curry powder, paprika, Tabasco and tomato juice, cover and cook for 15min stirring occiasionally. Cool to room temperature.
Wash and pat dry the chicken breasts. Dice into bite size pieces. Add to the cooled mixture. Marinate in the refrigerator for a couple of hours.
Cook Basmati Rice according to directions on package
Cook in a lightly greased frying pan on medium high heat until the chicken is cooked through. I actually grilled it on a flat cast iron grill pan —- Fab-U-lous!!!!
Tzatziki Sauce
1 8 oz Plain Greek Yogurt
2 Cloves of Garlic minced
1 English Cucumber (peeled and diced)
2 tsp White Wine Vinegar
½ Lemon juiced dried
Dill to taste (1/2 tsp?)
Mix garlic, cucumbers in a food processor and blend until almost smooth.
Add lemon juice, vinegar, yogurt and dill, mix. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use—so yum!!!
Mound the cooked rice on a plate, top with the Halal Chicken and drizzle with the Tzatziki sauce.
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Welcome back..:) Looks like you had great time…awesome photos!!!
Your Halal Chicken and Rice look soooo good! Delicious recipe Mindy!
This looks so good ! I can’t wait to try it.
I love NYC! My sister lives north of the city so we always fly in and spend a few days before heading up to Rhinebeck.
Isn’t NYC the best? I loooooove eating there. Great recipe, darling. Looks delicious
Thank you Sandra! It was a great time and great food…my thighs prove it! LOL!
Maureen, you are so lucky to have someone there to visit. My nephew is attending Columbia, so I was able to visit him. Can’t stay with him however. **that’s prob a good thing** HAHA~
Thanks Pars! It is the best! LOVE IT!!!
I was just thinking about this tomato juice I have left in the fridge that needs to be used! I just might have to try this recipe. Thanks!
Oh this chicken looks mouthwatering Mindy! Great recipe! <3
That’s awesome Sunny!! I think you’ll like it–it is yum!
Thank you Manu!!! HUGS GIRLIE!!!
This looks really good!! Thank you for sharing!
My pleasure Mel!
I can’t believe you figured out how to make that chicken! It’s awesome! You didn’t tell everyone that you tried to get the street vendors to give you the recipe and they wouldn’t! ha! You also forgot to tell them about the famous hot dogs, pizza, Italian Ices, and knishes. What a great city. Can’t wait to go back! First, San Fran, right?
Glad you had such a great trip! I want to go, next time take me! This chicken looks great! I want some!